December 2008
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A Christmas Poem
by John Eddison
Taken from sydneyanglicans.net
Sing a song of Christmas, A stocking full of toys, A day of great excitement For little girls and boys.
And grown-ups to enjoy the day, (Or so we like to think) Carols, crackers, Christmas trees, As well as food and drink.
What is it that we celebrate, At this time every year? That brightens up December days With such good will and...
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Illness and Health
I’ve not been 100% well over the last couple of days, nothing serious, just not feeling the best. What I thought about last night though, was how I can so easily take for granted how well I usually am. Being blessed to live in Australia means that I can eat fresh food, that it is easy to maintain good hygiene, and that if I do get sick, I can generally just visit the Doctor who will...
November 2008
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Advent
As Christmas Day approaches, I was contemplating the significance and the symbolism of Christmas to Christians. Living in a western culture, it can be so easy to get caught up in all the commercialism and ‘excitement’ of Christmas time, as well as just looking forward to holidays and the end of the year. In my mind I came up with 3 things that I think would resonate with most...